Pure Love
We have a mission that is lived daily by our community, and that mission allows us to teach both to the “head and heart.”
Events
Cabaret
We are so excited to bring back the Cabaret to a LIVE audience. Tonight (Friday) and tomorrow, we perform for our DS family and we couldn’t be more excited. We have spent weeks preparing the numbers, the venue (the commons), and making sure we will delight our loved ones as they leave reality outside and …
Exploring NY’s Black History
This morning, we stumbled upon a treasure chest of wonder. The state parks page for New York State compiled a list of historic sites that explore NY’s rich Black History. What a wonderful idea to print this list out and during our February break go on a road trip and dig into our history. “There …
Everything to Learn
To celebrate Black History Month, local history, and art – on this #throwbackthursday – lets dive into Edmonia Lewis. Edmonia, born in 1844, in Rennselaer County, NY, was the first professional sculptor of African American and Native American descent to achieve international recognition. Her parents both died when Edmonia was very young, which created a …
Living History Lessons
This week, the 7th grade conducted an entirely-fake trial of President Jackson – who was brave enough to take the stand against some tough questions from the defense and prosecution. We love that Ms. B. always goes above and beyond for her lessons. Creating interactive opportunities engages our students imaginations, problem solving skills, and when …
A Ton of Grace
Every morning, we rush into our offices, our classrooms, our day, and sometimes forget the things we pass as they melt into and become “part of the landscape”. It’s easy to not acknowledge, or stop and pause, at the things around us, that make us, or that have made us. Our history breathes within us …
Outdoor Club Heads to Greene County
This weekend, the DS Outdoor Club headed south to Greene County to hike the Escarpment Trail! A challenging hike, but one with amazing views! Interested in hiking it yourself – check out this link for info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/escarpment-trail Here are some photos from the hike:
Congratulations are in order!
This week we recognized our NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athletes for Fall Sports. Upper School students who participated in a Fall Sport at the Varsity Level AND earned a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.7 or higher during the first academic quarter are recognized as NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athletes. So proud of them all for their motivation, athleticism, and academic …
A Chorus Line
Starting the third week in August, we have been digging our dance shoes in and rehearsing nonstop for the production of A Chorus Line. As Mr. Pickett said, “While the show was simple technically, it is known for being incredibly complex because it requires everyone to be a fantastic singer, dancer, and actor. The classic …
DS Teacher : Making Strides
On Sunday, October 24th, our 1st/2nd grade teacher, Katie Karius, joined 21 members of her team (family and friends) to walk in the Making Strides event in Glens Falls, NY. The Making Strides movement raises funds that help to support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers. The cause is deeply personal to Katie and …